Where does Eddy Haymour live?

Rattlesnake Island
Legend has it that the lake monster, Ogopogo, lives in a cave on Rattlesnake Island earning the small land mass the nickname “Monster Island”. In the early 1970s, Eddy Haymour developed the island as a tourist attraction which included a mini-golf course with a replica of the Great Pyramid at Giza and a giant camel.

Who is eddie Haymour?

Documentary Eddy’s Kingdom follows life of Eddy Haymour, who held Canadian hostage in pursuit of his dream. Depending on who you ask, Eddy Haymour is either a man whose dreams were snuffed out by a vindictive government, or a violent and abusive loudmouth who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.

Why is Rattlesnake Island called that?

In the early part of the 1900’s it was also called “The Island”. In 1951 it was purchased by Peter Spackman, who tried to have the name Sunset Island adopted, but it had, at that time, been given the moniker of Rattlesnake Island because of the grass that covers it.

Are there snakes on Rattlesnake Island?

A must see when you’re enjoying a Kelonwa Boat Rental on the Okanagan Lake! Yes, there are Rattlesnakes here!

Who lives on Rattlesnake Island?

For the subsequent two decades, the only known residents of Rattlesnake Island, were the David Hammond family (who moved here from Vermilion, Ohio), including several of David’s children who were born on the island.

Can you visit Rattlesnake Island?

Public access to our property on Rattlesnake Island is restricted by a Deed Restriction (that was established with the conservation of the LRCT property) that limits access to LRCT members (and their guests) and to only 12 people at any one time. Please display your LRCT membership decal on your boat while visiting.

Does Okanagan Lake have snakes?

The Great Basin gopher snake, aka the bull snake, is a common sight in the South Okanagan and looks much like the endangered western rattlesnake. The bull snake is just one of the many slithering, creepy crawling critters people encounter living in the South Okanagan.

Does anyone live on Rattlesnake Island?

Today, Rattlesnake Island is accessible only to the 65 members of the Rattlesnake Island Club. There are currently only about fifteen private and exclusive lots on the island.

Do people live on Kelleys Island all year?

How many people live on Kelleys Island? There are approximately 150 year round residents with the population swelling to around 1500 during the summer.

Why is West Sister island called vomit island?

The wildlife refuge was featured in a 2007 episode of the Discovery Channel TV series Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. Due to the large number of birds vomiting and defecating from high in the trees the island is referred to as “Vomit Island” in the program.

Is Rattlesnake Island open to the public?

Rattlesnake Island is only accessible to the members of the Rattlesnake Island Club, about 60 people who own 15 private homes and exclusive lots on the island. The island’s golf course doubles as a landing field for small aircraft and there is a marina and a walking trail for residents.

Are there snakes in Osoyoos?

The Okanagan Valley, especially Osoyoos and Oliver are the home of endangered western rattlesnakes. While there is an estimated 2,500 of them living in the area, they are endangered and many fear they won’t exist at some point. Their main predator is actually vehicles that run them over and loss of habitat.

Who is Eddy Haymour and what did he do?

Depending on who you ask, Eddy Haymour is either a man whose dreams were snuffed out by a vindictive government, or a violent and abusive loudmouth who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.

Where did Eddy Haymour live in the Okanagan?

In 1955, Haymour immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta from Lebanon, and promptly started a chain of popular barber shops. On the tail of his success, in the early 1970s, he bought Rattlesnake Island, a piece of land resting in Lake Okanagan.

What did Eddy Haymour do with Rattlesnake Island?

It tells the story of businessman Eddy Haymour, and how he bought Okanagan Lake’s Rattlesnake Island to build a Middle Eastern-themed theme park on it — and then wound up taking the Canadian embassy in Beirut hostage in order to try to get it back after the government took it from him under duress.

How did John Haymour get his island back?

Haymour was awarded $250,000 in compensation but he was not given the island back. It was a small victory for the mistreated business man. With the money he had been given, Haymour purchased the land directly across from Rattlesnake Island and built what is now known as the Peachland Castle.